Monday, February 7 Vocabulary

finite She thought love was like an orange, finite. with defined limits

turbulent The old man drank too much, and when he was tipsy he was turbulent. disorderly, unruly

condemned It is impossible that an innocent man should be condemned. judged guilty

melancholy Deep melancholy came upon him and he began to remember the past. sadness and calmness

endure How could anyone endure the tragedy? withstand, make it though

abate The rain poured for days and we waited for it to abate. to reduce or lesson

abet The spy succeeded because he had someone on the inside to abet him. to aid or help

abhor Because he had terrible coordination, Oscar began to abhor the sport of soccer. hate, detest

obstinate The obstinate child refused to leave the store until his mother bought him the candy bar. stubborn, unyielding

poignant The girl cried when she read the poignant letter. deeply moving or affecting